Site Contracting Manager

BioSpace; Plainsboro Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Site Contracting Manager, Clinical Contracting & Budgeting, to lead contract development and budgeting for clinical site contracts in the US. You will manage a portfolio of study contracts, including budget/template development, and guide Contract Specialists to implement the strategy.

Reports to the Director of Clinical Contracting & Budgeting and collaborates with trial managers, finance, legal, compliance, and medical affairs to drive contracting strategy and

Responsibilities

• The Site Contracting Manager will budget and contract creation and execution within CMR, reporting financial savings and contract status to senior leadership.
• Reviews trial protocols to develop investigator budgets and site contracts for US operations.
• Negotiates budgets and contracts within FMV and escalates issues for approval.
• Drives communication with Investigator Site personnel and NNI legal to negotiate and execute contract agreements.
• Identifies contract and financial opportunities or risks and partners with stakeholders to plan and mitigate.

Job description

About the Department

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From healthcare provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

Position

The Site Contracting Manager, Clinical Contracting & Budgeting, will be responsible for delivering contract development and negotiation strategy for clinical site contracts. The incumbent will lead and manage a portfolio of clinical study contracts; including budget and template development, as well as guidance to Contract Specialists negotiating to the developed strategy.

Relationships

Reports to the Director of Clinical Contracting & Budgeting. The incumbent works closely with key stakeholders across CMR, those roles include but are not limited to trial managers, finance managers, legal, compliance and medical affairs. The Site Contracting Manager will lead contracting strategy, including providing guidance to Contract Specialists assigned to responsible trials.

Essential Functions

• The Site Contracting Manager (CM) will be responsible for budget and contract creation and execution within CMR reporting key financial deliverables; including the tracking and reporting of financial savings, contract status and timelines and providing trend updates to key stakeholders and senior leadership
• Reviews and interprets clinical trial protocols for the development of investigator budget and site contracts for USO (US) USO Clinical Development & Operations (CDO)
• Negotiates budgets and contracts within Fair Market Value (FMV) and escalates issues for approval as required
• Drives communication with Investigator Site personnel and NNI legal to facilitate, negotiate and execute clinical contract agreements (i.e. Master Clinical Trial Agreement, CRADA, Appendix, SOW, CDA, consulting agreements)
• Proactively identifies contract and financial opportunities or risks and partners with stakeholders to develop, plan and execute on the opportunity or mitigation
• Develops and communicates reports for savings metrics, contract deliverable timelines and budget escalations
• Supports HCP contract process by reviewing, validating and approving all HCP engagements for NNI and escalating issues for approval as required
• Thinks strategically and initiates strong and persuasive contractual arguments to support business policies and objectives
• Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking skills to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations requiring new solutions and cross-department collaboration
• Represents contracting team and efforts during internal meetings and presentations with trial teams, management and HQ
• Supports the maintenance of guidelines, training programs, policies and procedures related to contracts and budgets
• Plays a lead role in many process improvement initiatives and Ad Hoc analysis
• Generates amended contract and/or budget documents as necessary, preparing contract management documentation for projects and streamlining the contract/proposal or internal processes; initiates and introduces creative ideas and solutions.

Physical Requirements

Option for remote or onsite.

0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree where appropriate
• At least 6 years of progressively responsible relevant experience required
• Clinical trial, as well as budgeting or analytical experience required, contracting experience is a plus
• Interest in technology and process improvement is a plus
• Works well under pressure, with initiative to take on unfamiliar tasks
• Results-driven team leader, with excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task, set effective priorities and implement decisions to achieve immediate as well as long-term goals
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with local and global stakeholders to design and execute analyses to support decision-making and planning
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, communication, presentation, relationship management and people skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, attention to detail and providing the highest quality services to internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced capability in Excel, PowerPoint and Word required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment to lead and drive complex operational initiatives and share best practices with SAM and NACO counterparts
• Demonstrated ability to lead discussions, facilitate collaboration among groups and deliver presentations to achieve objectives
• Foundational skills in designing and implementing innovation/improvement initiatives, including the required change management
• Capability to turn data into insights and provide recommended actions based on a solid knowledge of the business to Senior Management
• Experience with Medidata Grant Manager Planning or other Clinical budget and benchmarking systems a plus

Compensation and Benefits

The base compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $160,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.

• Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance.
• The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

Company Culture

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.